This position is under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse with regards to patient care in "critical care areas" (i.e., Emergency Department, ICU, Cardiac Cath, Ambulatory Care Unit, etc.)

Assist in the daily routine care of patients within the "critical care areas" of the hospital. This role includes, but is not limited to the following interventions:

Obtaining vital signs (e.g., manual and use of automatic equipment, orthostatic, use of Doppler or ultrasound equipment, cardiac monitor, etc.) and reporting of the patient's verbal response to pain level;

Assist with Activities of Daily Living (e.g., bathing, removing and replacing clothing, ambulation, assisting with toileting, grooming, oral care, perianal care, transfer from gurney/bed to various other positions including chair, bedside commode, standing, in and out of motor vehicle, etc.)

Transporting patients throughout the hospital when appropriate and instructed.

When instructed by the primary assigned Registered Nurse, collection and calculation of fluid inputs and outputs.

Assist with oral intake (e.g., feeding, providing water and other oral liquid, etc.), calculation of nutritional intake as directed by a physician order.

Upon completion of receiving education and validation of competency, the Critical Care Tech I may perform the following tasks when instructed by either the primary assigned Registered Nurse and when ordered by the licensed provider:

Phlebotomy (e.g., venous blood sampling/collection for the purposes of submitted for laboratory testing);

Functions in the role of a chaperone for examination and interventions in which the provider or care team member is of the opposite sex;

All other appropriately assigned tasks requested by the Registered Nurse or Licensed Provider within the department/nursing unit.

Complies with all written policies and procedures of the department/nursing unit, service line, nursing division, and the organization.

Complies with all required one-time and on-going educational requirements as identified by the department/nursing unit, service line, nursing division, and organization.

Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and family. Functions as liaison between administration, patients, physicians and other healthcare providers.

Requires at least one of the following: Current MT CNA license required. Or Successfully completed the first two semesters of a national accredited nursing program required, or Licensed EMT (Basic or higher level) required.

As a not-for-profit community health system, Benefis is driven to provide the highest level of care. We serve nearly 230,000 residents across a 15-county region that is bigger than Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont combined. Benefis is the largest non-governmental employer in the Great Falls area, with more than 3,000 employees.Benefis has 530 licensed beds (that includes 146 beds in long-term care, 71 in assisted living and 20 beds at Peace Hospice of Montana) and partners with over 250 area physicians.Our hospital has been recognized for its exceptional work in quality care by providing a wide range of programs and services to help you live the best life possible. We’re here to help you “Live well.”Benefis Health System came about when two Christian-based hospitals became one. Our founders believed in providing good care to all in need, and trusted that this would be accomplished. The Benefis name was derived using Latin root words: "Bene-" meaning good, and "fis-" for faith and trust. It’s these same root words that make up such terms as ‘beneficial’ and ‘confidence’.Benefis has been a trusted provider of care for more than 125 years. And our name speaks to o...ur commitment: good care one can put faith in.Benefis is consistently ranked among America’s top hospitals by the nation’s leading healthcare ratings organizations for a range of services, including cancer care, joint replacement, stroke treatment, wound care and home health.To learn more about our services, continue looking through our website at WWW.BENEFIS.ORG or call 406.455.5000.